Editorial Review

Speed, not artistry, is the key to Pictionary Junior, a party game that stole the show from Charades in the '80s. The kids' version, which has been updated with hundreds of new words to draw, has hints and two levels of play. There are 144 two-sided cards. The red side is more challenging, and the blue side is easier--for younger players. Both include a theme to be read aloud and start everyone thinking on track. Teams go head-to-head to guess the word their "picturist" draws within 60 seconds. How fast can you draw an apple pie, an eyebrow, or a coin? It takes a quick hand and good guesswork to move around the game board from start to finish before the other team. A timer and easy-to-read instructions are included. --Lynne Sampson ... Read more

Reviews (6)

Finally, a Kid's Game with Drawing!!
I like Pictionary Jr. because it is a game about drawing, one of my favorite things, for kids. It's hard for younger kids who can't read and you need about four people. But overall, I really like it.

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The only setback to this game is if the people you are playing it with really stink at drawing. If that's so, then you're at a disadvantage and pretty much sunk. But it's fun to play anyway!

tons of fun
As a family game, we have tons of fun.
The kids really get into it.They have to use
their imagination.The whole family loves it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Games    2. Board Games    3. Word Games    4. Family Favorites    5. Party Games   

Editorial Review

Test your code-cracking prowess with Mastermind, "the challenging game of logic and deduction." The codemaker sets a code of four colored pegs--choosing from yellow, red, orange, blue, green, or white--and conceals it behind a flip-up shield. Your mission: replicate the code in 10 moves or fewer. With each of the codebreaker's attempts, the codemaker uses red and white key pegs to offer cryptic clues about color and position. Make the game even more difficult by using multiple pegs of the same color or by leaving one or more peg holes empty. With more than 2,000 possible code combinations, every game is guaranteed to be a brain-bender. All of Mastermind's components can be stored in the game board. Mastermind is for two players. ... Read more

Reviews (17)

Truly a game that spans generations
This game has such a wide range of age appropriateness.I started playing it against my parents when I was in my early teens, and we loved it.My younger sister, probably seven or so, was jealous of how much we loved the game and taught herself the rules through observation.Soon she was able to beat the rest of us at our own game!If someone is interested in the kind of logic and systematic deductive approach required to play Mastermind, it can be enjoying by someone of any age.

I would recommend this game for people who have grown out of simpler games such as Connect Four.

This is a great game for grandparents to play with younger people, because the older person doesn't have to "dumb down" their technique to play a kids game.It exercises your brain without having any overt educational tone.Everyone can benefit from some good Mastermind strategy practice!

Warning on the shipped product colors!!!
This is great "mind" game, however I received it from Amazon but I must write here a warning note about the game's board colors that are just horrible!!! The image on the product page has nothing to do with the frightful blue-yellow colors of the board shipped. Obviously it isn't the original MasterMind I was supposed to buy, very dissapointing. Its manufacturer looks poor also. Too bad for a game as good as this. You have been warned.

Want to excercise your brain?
This game will put your noodle to work big time. Plus it is a lot of fun and challenging. You will need to use your logic and deductive reasoning to the max.

The object of the game is to guess a secret code consisting of a series of 4 colored pegs, which will remain hidden behind a shield. The codebreaker has to duplicate the exact colors and positions of the secret code. Each guess results in feedback narrowing down the possibilities of the code. The winner is the player who solves his opponent's secret code with fewer guesses.

I have been playing this game for years. It still is one of my favorites. I am a game collector and got hold of ADVANCED MASTERMIND. To bad it is so hard to find. In the advanced version the color code is made of a sequence of five colors instead of four. Plus there are eight different colors to choose from, nine if you use vacant holes as a color. This raises the possible combinations from 2,000 in the classic game to around 60,000 possible combinations! Yet really advanced players should break the code in four to six guesses. You get a maximum of 12 guesses instead of the ten in the classic game. If you find this version you will love it and wonder why it's so hard to get.

The only bad thing about Mastermind would be the time it takes some players to make a guess. We resolved the problem using a chess player's clock. We give anything between 6 to 12 minutes for the codebreaker, obviously stopping the clock when the codemaker places the feedback pegs. If you run out of time you get zero points.

This game is for people who love to think. It is awesome for kids, and will help them develop their logic skills. Do have in mind that you will need to place the pegs in bags or they will get lost. Have fun!
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Features

• Go Fetch! Mr. Monopoly celebrates Mans Best Friend in this special edition of THE DOG Monopoly game showcasing Americas most irresistible canine companions.
• Wheel and deal for popular pooches including the lovable Labrador Retriever, the pugnacious Pug, the dutiful Golden Retriever and the ever-faithful German Shepherd. All are house-broken and are ready for you to take them home!
• A portion of the proceeds from this purchase will benefit Canine Companions for Independence.
• Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) is the oldest and largest non-profit provider of assistance dogs for people with disabilities.
• Game includes: Game board, title deed cards, dog money and banker tray, 16 food bowl cards, 16 water bowl cards, 32 dog houses, 12 kennels, rules, 6 collectible pewter tokens ( Golden Retriever, food dish, dog house, Pug, dog bone and fire hydrant) and 2 dice.

Reviews (5)

Fun spin on a classic!
I spent this past Superbowl Sunday playing this version of Monopoly, and I thought I would add a review since the ones here are well....not very helpful.Not that you really need a review since it's Monopoly, and who doesn't know Monopoly?But here we go...

This game plays the same as the regular versions, with the real estate squares having dog breeds associated with them.Golden Retriever and Labrador Retriever are what Boardwalk and Park Place were in the original game.The utilites are dog services (dog washing and dog walking).The railroads are "best in show" awards.All the art is adorably cute, so much so that when you get a "go to jail" card, you don't mind because the picture on the card is so cute. The pewter playing pieces included are: a water bowl, a fire hydrant, a bone, and 2 (different) dogs.Both of the dogs have the big heads and small bodies, keeping with the theme of the wide angle photography featured on the game board.

My only (small) squabble with this edition is that at first glance, the two dog playing pieces look way too much alike and are a bit hard to distinguish if you are using both in a game. They maybe should have made one much bigger, or done another dog-themed piece.It would be easy to move your fellow players piece by accident, especially if you are socializing while you are playing.

Other than that, it was fun to play - if you love classic monopoly you'll definately get a kick out of this!

I Have Two Labs With Big Heads And Little Bodys
I Love This Game Its Fun To Play With My Mommy And Daddy!!!!BUY THIS GAME!!!!

FUN
Fun and a great game to play.! It is a little hard for younger children. But it teaches you how to use and save your money. Great!!!!!! The game is so cute with all of the dogs on the board! ... Read more

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Reviews (43)

NOT ANOTHER BEATDOWN!!!
I know how much everybody loves this deck, and that they will hate me for saying this, but i must - this deck sucks. It sucks because almost every deck Konami has released so far has been a stupid beatdown deck, and this to, is another beatdown deck. People, IT'S TIME TO MOVE ON!!! We are no longer wading thrue a crap heap of cards like Gaia the Fierce Knight, Red Eyes B. Dragon, and Ryu-Ran. And THOSE were the days that it payed to have a simple-as-hell beatdown deck. Today though, it doesn't. Thats becuase today, we have a little something called strategy. This deck does nothing to help the seemingly small group of people who actually understand this. it uses cards like Black Luster Soldier and Axe of Despair that use NO STRATEGY AT ALL. Today, we have cards like Pyramid Turtle, Spell Shield Type-8, and Card of Safe Return. If you have no idea what these cards do, than just google the name and you will get plenty of results. I hope this will help you make a better decision on what to buy. If i were you, i would go out and buy a Yu-Gi-Oh Zombie Madness Structure Deck, as it uses a bit this unheard of thing, called STRATEGY.

yugi evolution starter deck review
This is a great product. If you are into Yu-Gi-Oh than you shoud buy this. I got GREAT cards like Dark Magician, Black Luster Soldier, Pot of Greed and much, much more that where all in mint condition. This is AWESOME!!!

Yu-Gi-Oh is addictive and bites!!!!!
My younger brother is so addicted to this card game that he buys almost every Yu-Gi-Oh item there is. Kids will end up spending all their money on these cards just like my younger brother. It also has a very low educational value. ... Read more

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Features

• Stratego - The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Edition. Command your favorite trilogy characters as you strive to control Middle-earth.
• Combines the classic Stratego gameplay with exciting The Lord of the Rings adventures.
• Use memory, cunning and luck to capture your opponent's ring and win the game.
• Ages 8 and up. 2 Players.
• Contents: Gameboard 40-piece gray army 40-piece beige army label sheet Instruction

Reviews (26)

Family Fun with a Fantasy Twist
I must admit that my family loves Monopoly and I love LOTR. This is a great version for us to break out during the hurricanes [I live in FL] for a change of pace.

It is a nice set and if you're into collecting the different versions I would highly recommend this one. One point that I am unsure of is if this is the Trilogy version or not. When movies and marketing span years, one must be careful to check on those pesky details.

All in all a good game with moderately paced game play; however it can take a while to get through a whole game so do not start near bed time.

Simply fantastic!
This game is so much fun! It is a very fun way to spend your time, I love being able to "own"Weathertop! Mount Doom is also included, at a very high sale pirce, in this game. There is also a pretty fun alternative game that includes using the One Ring. I think anyone who is a fan of the books, or mainly the movies, should get this edition of Monopoly!

My favorite version of Monopoly yet.
My fiance and I collect different versions of Monopoly as we're addicted to the game. Last Christmas I bought him this one as he had just finished watching the LOTR trilogy. Quickly we both became addicted to this particular version. I have never seen the movies yet I rate this version of the game higher then any of the others for a number of reasons. The game is so well put to the Monopoly board, it seems natural to be playing to try to get all the "steeds" vs. "railroads". The game pieces are incredibly detailed and add significantly to the game. I would recommend LOTR Monopoly to all! ... Read more

Reviews (1)

Excellent "intelligent" game for all ages !!
Games has a simple objective -- get the Red car out of traffice. And boy! it is difficult and changelling at higher level. Set up the *cars* as described in cards and figure out a way to get the Red Car out.The best thing is complexity raange from very easy to very hard. So it captures kids interests and provides the extra incentive to move to the next level !!

Simple rules -- once you have placed the cars on the Grid, you can only move them forward or backward.

A great addition to this game is "Rush Hour 2, 3 and 4 Gift Pack" for less than $12/-. Each set has 40 cards or in total 120 different combinations are possible. The highest level is really really difficult. Meant for the "Pros" only !!! ... Read more

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Reviews (96)

HI! I'm a 375 pound fatty who loves stupid games!
I weigh-in at 375 pounds, and all I can do is lay in bed and play video games. I can't get out of the house because I'm too big to move.

So I spend a LOT of time playing these stupid video games.

This one is like really sucky though. I about gagged on my sliders (White Castles) while I was playing this one.

I seen this on the TV and I mail-ordered it, and it came the same time as my pizzas were delivered by Domino's, so the Domino's guy played it with me for a while and even he didn't like it. Thank gawd the pizzas were good!

Good for the kids, not as good for the kid at heart.
If you are like me, you may recall playing these classics whereever arcade machines could be found.Kids will enjoy it in car trips, or just a great toy for baby sitters to occupy the children.

The adults will remember how they "snubbed" these classics in want of the better sequels.We passed over Pac Man for Ms pac Man. Gave up Galaxian for Galaga, and ditched DigDug for Mr. Do.

Yes, the games are still good. You might want it just for the nostalgia.Heck, anyone who remembers the Pac Man fiasco of the Atari 2600 would have killed for this thing 20 years ago! But this isn't 20 years ago.

Worth having for several reasons, the games are fun, but don't expect recaptured youth for 20 bucks.

Funny,But...........
This toy is very fun.The only thing is that if you drop it more than 3 times it will get messed up.Still I like this toy ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Games    2. Electronic    3. Handheld    4. Car Racing    5. Sports    6. Video Games    7. Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)    8. Hardware (Hard Ware)    9. Accessories (Accessory)    10. Action and Adventure   

Editorial Review

Are you clicking yet? Play dominoes! It isn't just one game, asmany people think. There are many games and variations at many skilllevels. Domino sets vary in size and complexity, according to the numberof dots. This huge Double Fifteen set has 136 domino pieces, and eachpiece has from one to 15 color-coded dots on each end, or no dots(blank). The pieces can be used to play 20 different games; instructionsfor all the games are included. Made of a heavy white, ivory-likeplastic, the pieces are 2 inches long, 1 inch wide, and .3 inch thick,and they store neatly in their blue tin. --Richard Farr ... Read more

Features

• Bonus starter piece
• 136 shiny jumbo color dot dominoes
• Collector's edition
• Tin size: 7 1/2 in x 6 1/2 in x 3 in

Reviews (8)

Great Toy
We can play this game with the entire extended family-

Our nephew who is as young as 7 can play this game and it is great for mental stratagies.

I recommend this to all.

A classic MUST!
This is a must have for all classic game lovers. With 3 of our 4 children visually disabled, it was quite easy for them to see the dots (easy for the older parents too!). The youngest children were not frustrated because they could match up the dominoes by color, and eventually learned the patterns and counting as well. They are very durable and come inside a tin that has a snug-fitting lid to prevent spills. Detailed instructions are included for many versions of play. This is a perfect game for Family Game night as the games are short enough to complete before younger players get frustrated.

thumps up !
This is one of the most exciting games there is for family time, bought by one of my friends we have played for hours without getting board. Wanting to buy one of my own found ur web site, it's a shame it can only be shipped within the US.Try and consider ur border neighbors, we want to play too.
Thank u, ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Yahtzee has been called America's favorite dice game and, with tattered boxes closeted in homes across the nation, that claim is not hard to believe. Put five dice in a shaker, mix in strategy, add luck, stir--then let the fun begin! So how do you improve on something this good? By sprucing it up.Yahtzee Deluxe is aglitter with sparking dice, a velvet-lined playing tray, a sturdy cushioned shaker that has the feel of soft leather, and detailed score cards that make totaling points easier than ever. The detailed instruction booklet even includes a section on the history of dice. The plush playing surface is set inside a light plastic frame that seems a trifle small, but this is a minor complaint. As a handsome replacement for an old, faded game, or a brand-new source of family fun, Yahtzee Deluxe offers the same excitement that has been entertaining players since it was first released in 1956. --George Laney ... Read more

Features

• The classic shake and score dice game - Yahtzee Deluxe Edition. Gold glitter dice, flocked dice tray, leatherette dice cup, giant scoring chips.
• A real treat for YAHTZEE connoisseurs! Shake 5 clear, golden-flecked dice in the plush cup.
• Roll them into the sleek, felt-lined tray. Place "keepers" in the handy dice holders.
• If you roll a bonus yahtzee, take an exclusive token. Keep score with Deluxe yahtzee pencils.
• For elegance and style, you just can't play a better game of yahtzee. Ages: 8 and Up , 1 or More Players

Reviews (19)

The best Yahtzee ever!
This is a great value and we have enjoyed many hours entertainment from this simple FUN game.

Yahtzee Review
This game is loads of fun.I got it for my eighth birthday.I thought to myself "Oh, it's one of those stupid board games again," but it wasn't.I'm 10 now, and I'm still playing with Yahtzee.I like it because of how much thinking is involved, and you have to make impartant decisions, like "Hmm...should I put my score in 4 of a kind, or in my fours up top?"That skill can also help you along the way in school.But you know what, most games that are educational can be boring.But not Yahtzee!Yahtzee is also fun because of the excitement in you while hoping to get a Yahtzee, which is worth fifty points, which is the most points you can get.And you always feel happy when you roll something that you know is good!Now, I don't have the Deluxe Edidtion of Yahtzee, but I'm sure that if I liked the regular Yahtzee, the Delexe Edition would be even better.I hope you order this game soon.And for those of you out there who don't want to buy Yahtzee, because you think you are too cool or too old for it, YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE MISSING!!!

... Yahtzee Review
Yahtzee is one of my all time favorite games.It's a game of luck, and logic.If you buy this game you will have long lasting fun with it.Five stars (*****) for Yahtzee! ... Read more

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Reviews (5)

Parents- get ready to find out how little you know!!
My 7 year old daughter is a geography buff, and her skills definately improved after playing this game! It improved mine too! I found out how little I remember about differnt states! She learned North, South, East and West, can name all the states and the capitols! She is leaps and bounds ahead of her classmates in this area, I attribute that to the fun learning she experienced playing this game! I plan to purchase one for all my nieces and nephews when they are 7.

Learning FUN!
I highly recommend this game!Very fun while still being extremely educational.The best way to learn is while your having a good time doing it.My son (4 years) has this game and we have given the Jr. version as a gift.The Jr. version is appropriate for pre-readers.

Great for all ages
My son started playing this when he was 3.At 4, he can name all the states, abbreviations, capitals and most of the state birds.He can tell you where the major points of interest are without looking at the map. It helps to teach the concept of distance, such as "which state is closest to Maine". It also teaches the concept of compass direction, such as "which state is north of Texas".The game can be played with or without a board for portability. All in all a great educational game for children as well as adults. ... Read more

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Reviews (11)

Its good for beginners, but NOT FOR SPEED-CUBING!!!
I think this specific Rubik's Cube is good, but I don't reccommend it for speed-cubing. Sometimes the faces are hard to turn, and the stickers aren't of best quality, but it is good for beginners. I have one of these, but when I become good at cubing I will buy a better-quality one that is made for speed. Also, do not buy the imitation cubes (such as ones you can get from the Flea Market), because they are bad quality.

If you are not going to dedicate your time to learning the algorithms (sequences) needed to solve this, I do not reccommend to buy ANY Rubik's Cube, because you will become very frustrated in a short period of time, and probably end up cheating to solve it.
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rubik's cube
The rubik's cube is a classic and I think every on should have. They are very good for wasting time.

Stickers peel off
I use nail polish to paint over peeled off color stickers. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Laser tag is extremely popular with kids, and this set providesequipment (without real laser beams) for two players to duel it out athome, with complete instructions for play included. The set can be usedindoors or outdoors, and the firing range works at a distance of up to350 feet. Included are two Laser Challenge Gotcha Extreme Blasters(each requiring three AA batteries, not included) and two LaserChallenge Gotcha Extreme Sensor Vests. The vest is actually a smallshield that attaches to clothing with a rotating clip and also attachesto the laser gun with a flexible tether. This equipment can be usedwith all other Laser Challenge sets, although some of the more advancedfeatures of this set will not interact with earlier sets by the samemanufacturer. --Marcie Bovetz ... Read more

Reviews (26)

Does not reload
I agree that it takes awhile to figure out how to use this toy.But that was not the main difficulty.Both guns are difficult to reload.One of them, within an hour of buying the toy, will not reload at all.We are looking to return them.

On the other hand, we had no difficulty hitting the target.If it was within ten feet, the target light would go off even when the other gun was aiming five feet away from it.So much so, that we were wondering if the infra-red light can bounce off walls and reflect back on the target.

PLAY IN THE DARK!
this game is great if you have a large space and a buddy to play with. you just have to be sure that you are playing in the dark, because if you're playing in a well-lit room, the game won't work. you could be standing right next to your opponent shooting at the target all day if the lights are on and maybe get one or two shots. if you play in a dark space, the shots are more effective and much more fun!

great toy, great price, great value
This game is fun. I bought one set of gotcha extreme and set of team force 250 and both worked well together. Other people say you need to get lucky. I didn't need any luck to know that this thing works. I am almost 13 and still enjoy playing it. The thing about it being hard to hit is wrong. I tried aiming from all directions and tried it against my friend when he was riding a bike, and no matter how fast he went, i could hit him easily. If you look at the instruction manual, you would see how to make everthing work. The only thing that i do not like is that it is hard to make the codes work. I do not even know how. The instruction manual said to enter in the codes if you wanted, but how is my question. But overall this is a good game for all ages. I have a large age range in my neighborhood and they all like playing it. So overall, this game rocks! ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Simon says, "Would you like to play a game?" Or seven? With Simon 2, thenext generation of the classic electronic sequencing game, players can play thetraditional Simon challenges against the machine or they can turn over the unitfor head-to-head play with a human opponent. All seven games are variations onthe ingenious original: an ever-increasing sequence of signals, denoted by theflashing and beeping colored buttons, must be repeated by alternating opponents.Complete with nonscuff rubber feet, and powered by three AA batteries (notincluded), Simon 2 features adjustable skill levels on most of the games (asequence of as few as eight or as many as 31, for example). Players who desire adash of recall and replication with their reflex action will enjoy gettingSimon, too. --Tony Mason ... Read more

Reviews (15)

Simon game
The buttons get stuck after very little use, they are hard to push for little hands, unit gets stuck and will NOT turn off.It just starts making noise while just laying there.There is no way to just turn it off without removing the batteries.Not at all happy with this toy.

Awesome Homeschool Tool
As I type this message, my husband is playing Simon2 with our two oldest children, ages 3 and 4. They have been at it over an hour and are still having a blast!

As a homeschooling family, we look for toys that will reinforce skills that we are teaching, challenge our children and that are fun! This toy has it all! Even my youngest, who just turned 2 enjoys playing this game. He is too young to really understand it, but loves the lights and music!

The older children benefit from having an adult speak the color pattern out as they play, such as, "blue, blue, yellow, etc". We've found it to meet the needs of all learning styles when used in this way! I would definately recommend this toy to other families! And an added bonus, is that it's fun for the parents to pass the time with as well.

Great place to buy from
My first trip to buy presents on-line was great!I believe I made a great purchase and both my children have enjoyed it. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Build a better mousetrap? We dare you. Naturally, the object is to trap mice in the mousetrap, while avoiding getting trapped. By rolling the die, you proceed around the game board, collecting cheese pieces and building a mousetrap bit by bit. Once complete, you set the wheels in motion, as it were, to try to capture the opposition's mice. But this is no ordinary trap. With this contraption you start by turning the crank, that rotates the gears, that push the lever, that moves the shoe, that kicks the bucket, that sends the ball down the stairs and into the gutter, that leads to the rod that releases a second ball, that falls through the bathtub and onto the springboard, that catapults the diver into the washtub, that causes the cage to fall and--whew!--hopefully, capture a mouse. The last "mouse" left uncaptured wins --Alison Golder ... Read more

Reviews (71)

Mouse Trap - made by Milton Bradley
In this hi-tech age,I'm amazed a game like Mouse Trap is even made anymore.Don't get me wrong,I liked this game as a kid but that was over thirty years ago.I recently picked this game up and I found out the hard way that most kids over the age of,say eight probably wouldn't have much interest in it.The recommended age is over three.So,that would narrow it down to kids between 3 to 7.If you're an adult with some time on your hands,you could possibly find this game somewhat entertaining for maybe twenty minutes before wanting to find something else to do.Only downside is that too many of the required pieces can easily end up lost or broken.Overall,it's an okay game.

Beats computer games any day!
I had this game when I was young and it has been around for years now. You could be forgiven for dismissing the game as a silly bit of fun but a large part of the point of this is setting up the game. This requires kids to test their dexterity, physical and mental, as well as consider some early notions of scientifc principles; logic, physics, probability etc.
I think it's fab for developing young brains while the have lot's of fun and barely realise you are taxing their grey cells!

It's a blast!
Any kids that I've played this with have never actually played the game...they just love putting the contraption together! There is nothing more rewarding than hearing this excited little laugh-scream when the mouse is captured.
I say, skip the game part and build the trap first! ... Read more

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Reviews (2)

This game rocks!
Our whole family loves playing this game, from the grandparents down to the 3 year old. And it helps the younger ones with there math skills adding the numbers in there heads as they role. We play this for hours.

Pass the time with pass the pigs
This is a delightful game that holds your interest for long periods of pure enjoyment. I will be purchasing this for my friends who also had a wonderful time with this game. ... Read more

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Reviews (1)

Good cards!
I am a big baseball card collector and I usually don't like to purchase topps cards but this time i decided to try them and boy was I happy!! These got great cards and I even got an A-rod card!
I am a big yankee fan from RI, red sox nation.They put an even amount of good card in each box so you'll always be happy and you get at least 1 from every team. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Checkers has never been the same since Connect Four. Now there's even more of a challenge with Electronic Hand-Held Connect Four. Here, you're going up against a machine. Play the traditional game of trying to get four in a row--horizontal, vertical, or diagonal--while blocking the computer opponent. Add more of a challenge by choosing Game 2: the checkers disappear, and it takes memory and strategy to win. The arrow keys keep you in complete control of the game, and you can even shut off the sound to better concentrate. There are three different skill levels to keep things interesting, or if it's too hard, the computer will offer hints with the press of a button. --Lynne Sampson ... Read more

Reviews (10)

Huge Fun
The handheld version of Connect Four has only one fault:It records losses...
Really, that is the only fault in my eyes.
I love playing with my handheld connect four.I love the game connect four, plus i love versing the computer.I also love how you can decide how hard you want it.
It has sort of an educational value because it teaches you strategy and even a little bit, patience.
I have yet to break my Connect Four.
Overall, I rate it five stars and say:
GO GET IT!

A technical perspective
I know this is mostly going to be purchased as a toy to keep the kids occupied, and as far as that goes I'd recommend it. Connect Four is a good introduction to strategy games, the rules are very simple but the strategy is surprisingly complex.
But the programmers who created this handheld version could have done a lot better. In the world of game theory, Connect Four is known as a "solved game". If both sides play perfectly, it turns out that the first player will always win. This means that there are computer programs out there that (if given the first move) will win regardless of what their opponent does. Granted, playing one of these programs isn't any fun, but that's the gold standard. My point is that even this handheld version of Connect Four should be capable of playing very, very well. But I've played it a few times on its highest level, and it's not even a challenge for me. I beat it every time, whether I move first or second makes no difference. And I *don't* play a perfect game, that's for sure. I'm not saying there shouldn't be beginner levels, but the product would be much better if it was capable of putting up a serious challenge on the higher levels. It might be a good present for a niece or nephew though.

Better Than The Original Version . . .
. . . you don't have to remove all the disks to start over & you don't need an opponent, you can play against the game.This is a perfectly designed handheld game.Definitely worth purchasing. ... Read more

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Reviews (4)

awesome pattern game
Game is fun and if patterns are something you can easily see game is exciting. Only downside was that I was up to level 250 something and the batteries died, and upon replacing the batteries it resets to the 1st pattern and I got frusturated.

mind tingler
i played this game years ago as a kid. i loved to play it for hours because i just didn't get bored with it. every puzzle was different. you rearly ever saw the same puzzle twice unlike most video games such as r.p.g. game that take you down the same path no matter how many times you play. i've looked all over for this game for years and am still having a hard time locating it. the games maker says it's sold at many of my local stores but i have yet to see it on any shelves. i really wish i could get a hold of one.

Too hard for Me
This game is so hard. I cant even solve the first puzzle! I'm eleven soon to be twelve and I'm in all honors but this handheld game is too darn hard. Believe me if u want this game then you have to very very smart.
GOOD LUCK! ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Clear your throat and drink that honey-lemon tea: It's time toplay Encore, the game of dueling larynxes. The goal is to come up witha song that contains particular words--and then sing lines from thesong that contains those words. Here's how it works: The first teamturns up a card featuring five words; the two teams then take turnssinging at least six words of any song that contains one of those five.The round continues until one team is stumped, which, if the word is"love," could take a while. But repetition is not allowed, and forevery "said" and "moon," there's a "highway" or "piano"--whaddya dowhen you've exhausted the Billy Joel songbook? And it's great to draw alyric that's in a song title, but if you don't know five others thatcome after, you'll be like the player who drew "nice"; he spent theentire run of the sand timer with his shoulders hunched like Sinatrabecause he couldn't connect "and let's make all the stops along theway" with the song's title, "Nice 'N' Easy." Oh, and don't play Encorewith Renaissance Faire actors--when they draw the word "lady," they'llcome up with an inexhaustible supply of 15th-century madrigals. Onlyafter they've won will you discover that they were all bogus. --TonyMason ... Read more

Reviews (23)

Good Good - Well, Most of the time
Do not get me wrong, Encore is a great game.There are just a few things that make it less enjoyable.First of all, it is hard to explain the rules and gameplay to some people.Some people understand it right away, but others do not.Second of all, how can you land in the grand finale exactly when you have two dice - and are one spot away from it? Third (and my biggest point of all) anyone with half a brain could act like they didn't know a song until the other team flipped the timer over and then "suprisingly" start singing it.

It also is very easy to make up songs that no one has ever heard of and say that they are real.If you can kind of make your own rules up, buy this game.If you are the type of person who ALWAYS has to follow every rule in the instruction book, stay away.

Favorite Board Game
My family LOVES this game.You never know where your inspiration will come from; in my house we've gone from Sinatra to Dead Kennedys to vacation bible school songs.You spend as much time laughing as singing!Forget musical talent!As long as you know the words and can closely approximate the tune, you're golden.

The Best Game Ever
We are big game players and have never had more fun with any other game. It's great for a party of adults, for adults with kids, for college kids...whatever. People always talk about it weeks after we play. Our middle school son and his friends will always join in if they see us playing with friends which says a great deal!! We've played with all of our friends, our kids, both sets of parents (!), relatives, my minister, people from other countries and people we didn't know at all. I would say it's the perfect icebreaker but you won't stop playing. LOL They put the board back in which is great. There should be a tv show! Our 17 year old would be world champ! ... Read more

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Reviews (52)

This is an AWESOME game!
When I first played this game, I was what the heck? When I got used to it, about 3 mins. later, it was soo fun! I would reccomend this product to other people!

A Hit
This game was an instant hit with the family.My six year old has mastered it fairly well after a few games with assistance, and my eleven year old has it down pat.It's fun for the adults, too.It does take a while to play a complete game of eleven hands with four players (about 90 minutes).

Quality of cards
We love the game and have purchased it for others. All our friends and family are hooked on it. The only thing we don't like about it ( all of us ) is the quality of the cards. From the very beginning, they were hard to deal out. Very thick and wanted to stick together. Have tried numerous things to make them easier to use, but nothing works. Any suggestions? ... Read more

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